By: Chris Eversole Source: Robert Hochmuth (904) 362-1725 George Hochmuth (352) 392-2134 ext. 208 LIVE OAK — The Florida vegetable industry is moving under cover. Greenhouse production of vegetables is surging in the state, with the vast majority… Read More

By: Cindy Spence Source: Michael Kane (352) 392-7937 GAINESVILLE–Gulf Coast sea oats are genetically different from sea oats on the Atlantic Coast, a University of Florida researcher has found. The differences, says Michael Kane, may be the key… Read More

By: Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281 Source: Robert Schmidt (352) 392-0237 GAINESVILLE—Tiny alga plants — which form green scum on ponds — are the source of a unique gene that can be transferred to crop plants, boosting… Read More

By: Chris Eversole Source: John Jackson (352) 343-4101 TAVARES — Most Florida citrus, strawberry and vegetable growers survived the past week’s chill unscathed with the help of a University of Florida weather service. The Florida Automated Weather Network… Read More

Source(s): Don Poucher (352) 392-0437 Gainesville — Jimmy Cheek, formerly assistant dean of the University of Florida College of Agriculture, was today (Jan. 13) named dean of the college and dean of academic programs for UF’s Institute of… Read More